ReviewThe Journal of laryngology and otology2025
Hypoglossal nerve stimulation in patients outside the STAR trial criteria: a systematic review.
Review in The Journal of laryngology and otology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.
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- Outcomes of Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator Implant in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients With Various Health Statuses.Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology · 2026Article
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Abstract
objectivesThis study aimed to evaluate if there is a role for hypoglossal nerve stimulation outside the original Stimulation Therapy for Apnea Reduction (STAR) trial criteria.
methodsThis review was conducted using PubMed, Embase and Cochrane Library databases.
resultsHypoglossal nerve stimulation led to improved outcomes in individuals who fell outside the STAR trial criteria for apnoea-hypopnoea index and body mass index. However, this improvement did not extend to patients with complete concentric palatal collapse or those with a significant central apnoea component.
conclusionHypoglossal nerve stimulation can be effective in patients outside the original STAR trial criteria for certain parameters. Further research is needed to refine patient selection criteria for optimal outcomes.
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